Matamata Veterinary Services - Equine

16/06/2026

Yard Hand Role Available

MVS Equine requires a fixed-term, full-time (30+hrs per week) yard hand for the equine breeding season (mid Aug 2026 - mid January 2027) to be based at our busy, purpose-built Equine Veterinary Hospital in Matamata. Hours to be discussed with applicants but a 7:00-7:30am start will be required.

To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Excellent horse handling skills and stable management/ground maintenance skills;
To be an energetic team player with a ‘can do’ attitude;
To show empathy and provide a supportive role in the care and welfare of the horses seen in our practice;
To deliver a consistent standard of excellence in service to our clientele;
To be flexible enough with your time to participate in a rotating weekend roster as required.

The successful applicant must at all times aspire to excel in his/her work as a skilled professional as well as in the level of service we offer to our clients. Preference will be given to those candidates who have the skills we are looking for and previous experience reflecting quality care and service.

MVS Equine strives to provide a supportive environment aiming to challenge and encourage team members to achieve goals and personal job satisfaction. If you enjoy working in a friendly environment with a positive, proactive and committed team that strives to be the best, then we want to hear from you.

Applicants must already have an NZ work visa or be NZ citizens/residents.

Please send your cover letter and CV through to [email protected] asap, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

11/06/2026

Thanks to the NZERF and Rodmor Charitable Trust

26/05/2026

🌟 Congratulations to MVS EquiBreed Vet, Ria! 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to Ria, one of our two 2026 Jonathan Hope Equine Veterinarian Scholarship recipients!

Ria graduated from Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 2017 and has since built an impressive career as an equine veterinarian across Australia, the UK, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, with a primary focus on reproduction. She has been a valued member of the MVS Equibreed team since 2021.

Driven by a passion for continual learning, Ria is working toward becoming a specialist in Animal Reproduction. This year, the scholarship will support her in spending time with leading experts in North America — including a placement at Colorado State University — as well as with a reproduction specialist in Australia.

We're proud to support Ria on her journey toward becoming an Animal Reproduction Specialist, and look forward to the expertise she will bring back to equine breeders here in New Zealand. 🐴

25/05/2026

What an incredible day. 🎀

On Friday 22 May we hosted our Pink Ribbon Charity Lunch & Fundraiser here at MVS Equine. We are blown away by the support.

To our amazing team who showed up in pink, baked, decorated the clinic, ran tours, and kept the whole thing moving, you are the reason this day happened. We are so proud of you all!

To our friends at Rural Support Trust, thank you for the BBQ and for giving up your Friday for us. It meant the world.

To the 45- 50 people who walked through our doors and joined us thank you for being part of it. We hope you left with full bellies and a good feeling.
And to every single person who donated, shared a post, scanned a QR code in a car park, or told a friend a massive thank you! You helped us raise an incredible amount for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ and we couldn’t be more grateful. Our total was $5,400 which has contributed to a nationwide amount of $2.2 million.

This community never ceases to amaze us. 🌸
Waikato Rural Support Trust